Once Upon A Time In Space
Once Upon A Time In Space is a TV show on BBC2. A new perspective. At the dawn of a new space race, the personal stories of those who led us here offer a unique insight into our changing world - and where we are headed. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 4 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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Once Upon A Time In Space
Far from their home planet, the astronauts aboard the ISS face the emotional realities of isolation, while their relationships are tested when war breaks out on Earth.
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Mir’s reign in space comes to an end with the arrival of the International Space Station. A new dawn of co-operation awaits, offering hope for a divided world.
When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station, Mir. But co-operation between former cold war enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
With the dawn of the Space Shuttle, the US gains ground on Cold War rivals. A pioneering class of astronauts takes flight, but when tragedy strikes, NASA are left reeling.